Color spec
| Brand | Kompozit |
| Name | Marseilles |
| SKU | 0525 |
| Hex | #B7BBBB |
| RGB | 183, 187, 187 |
| HSL | 180°, 3%, 73% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About Kompozit Marseilles
Marseilles sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Marseilles is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
18 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Rust-Oleum
Similar Kompozit colors
closest in the Kompozit deckThe nearest shades to Marseilles within Kompozit's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #B7BBBB in HSL space. Pair Marseilles with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Kompozit Marseilles Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Marseilles from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Kompozit 0525 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Marseilles
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Marseilles is Monorail Silver (SW 7663). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Monorail Silver and you'll get the same color. See the full Monorail Silver swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Marseilles
Behr's nearest match is French Silver (PPU18-05), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Marseilles without repainting risk. See the full French Silver swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Marseilles
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Blue Springs (1592), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Marseilles without repainting risk. See the full Blue Springs swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Marseilles
At Valspar, the closest color to Marseilles is Voyage (4006-1B) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47.2 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Voyage swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Marseilles
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Marseilles is Solstice (PPG1010-3) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Solstice swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Marseilles
At Glidden, the closest color to Marseilles is Pigeon Feather (PPG0995-4) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pigeon Feather swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Marseilles
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Marseilles is Fair-Minded Gray (438-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fair-Minded Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Marseilles
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Marseilles is Monochrome (HGSW 1454). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Monochrome and you'll get the same color. See the full Monochrome swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Marseilles
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Covered in Platinum (DE6367), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 49) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Marseilles without repainting risk. See the full Covered in Platinum swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Marseilles
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Marseilles is Day-to-day (JG-123) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Day-to-day swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Marseilles
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Marseilles. The nearest is Light Blue (NO. 22) at ΔE 3.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Light Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Marseilles
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Marseilles is Rand Moon (0532) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rand Moon swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Marseilles
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Marseilles is Marseilles (0525). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Marseilles and you'll get the same color. See the full Marseilles swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Marseilles
Rodda has no exact twin of Marseilles. The nearest is Stonewash (CA183) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stonewash swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Marseilles
C2 Paint's nearest match is Melodic (C2-990), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Marseilles without repainting risk. See the full Melodic swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Marseilles
Annie Sloan's nearest match is Chicago Grey (CHICAGO GREY), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Marseilles without repainting risk. See the full Chicago Grey swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Marseilles
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Marseilles is Aged Gray (285143) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aged Gray swatch →